A Shocking Accident

A Shocking Accident

Release date : October 1, 1982
Runtime : 25m
Countries of origin : United Kingdom /
Original Language : English /
Director : James Scott /
Writers : Ernie Eban / James Scott /
Production companies : Flamingo Films Ltd. / Virgin Films /
October 1, 1982 25m United Kingdom Comedy English More
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A Shocking Accident is a 1982 British short comedy film directed by James Scott, based on Graham Greene's short story by the same name. About a boy whose father is killed in Naples, when a pig falls on him as a balcony collapses. The incident haunts the boy through his later life until he meets a girl who understands his side of the story. The film won an Oscar at the 55th Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short and was nominated for BAFTA in 1983.
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  • title:A Shocking Accident
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1982
  • Runtime:25m
  • Genres: Comedy · Romance ·
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: James Scott /
  • Writers: Ernie Eban · James Scott ·
  • Production companies: Flamingo Films Ltd. · Virgin Films ·
  • Overview:A Shocking Accident is a 1982 British short comedy film directed by James Scott, based on Graham Greene's short story by the same name. About a boy whose father is killed in Naples, when a pig falls on him as a balcony collapses. The incident haunts the boy through his later life until he meets a girl who understands his side of the story. The film won an Oscar at the 55th Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short and was nominated for BAFTA in 1983.
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